Crushers clobber Aviators

LOVES PARK — Not much went right for Rockford pitching Friday night as the Lake Erie Crushers routed the Aviators 12-1 at Aviators Stadium.

Starter Josh Slaats lasted just three innings for the Aviators, allowing six runs on five hits. He walked five and struck out just one in taking his fourth loss in his last five starts. Six Aviators pitchers issued a season-high 13 walks. The staff also hit three Crushers batters.

Lake Erie had as many hits as walks and scored in six innings.

The lone run for the Aviators came in the fifth inning when Edgar Corcino’s sacrifice fly scored Kyle Dhanani. Dusty Robinson went 3-for-4 for Rockford with two doubles.